Patricia E. Keefer

Patricia E. Keefer, age 82 of Shippensburg, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2015. She was born Wednesday, April 5, 1933 in Shippensburg, the daughter of the late Fred W. Forsythe and Marguerite E. (Smith). She loved to read, bird watching, traveling with Ross, going to the seashore and raising her six children. She is survived by her husband Ross Z. Keefer of 62 years, her children: Catherine E. Keefer, Christine E. Peace and husband George, Connie E. Meslener and husband Michael, Cindy E. Tosten and husband Tim, Owen R. Keefer and wife Barb, seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, brother Larry Forsythe and wife Carol Ann and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, son Ross Z. Keefer Jr., and brother Charles Frederick Forsythe. Professional services are entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., Shippensburg. A memorial service will be 12:00 PM Saturday December 5, 2015 at the Ridge Church of the Brethren with Brother Earl Stovall officiating. The family will welcome friends from 11:00 AM till the time of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to SpiriTrust Lutheran, 840 Fifth Ave., Chambersburg, PA 17201.